Things to Do in Dharamshala

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The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association’s cricket stadium is set against the backdrop of snow clad mountains and lush green forests. The architecture of the stadium itself is colourful and elaborate. Head over to catch a game in action. If no game is scheduled, you can still check out the stadium. Even when there is no cricket match being pl...

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Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids

Address:
Dharamkot Village, Dharamsala 176219

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09:00 am - 09:00 pm

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The Body Temple is a massage studio located in Dharamkot. The ambience of the studio is tastefully done. The massage technique they use is the ‘Ayurvedic Yoga Massage therapy’. At the Body Temple, no treatments are alike- they provide customized packages. Hence, ensure that you keep aside a chunk of your time while visiting this place. ...

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Temple, Historical Site, Family And Kids, Tower, Architecture , Fort

Address:
Old Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176001

Ticket Price: 150 INR Timings:
09:00 am - 06:00 pm

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Located around 20 kilometres from Dharamshala, the Kangra Fort is a Rajput fort and is the largest one in the Himalayas. It is also one of the oldest dated forts in India. Having an interesting history, the Kangra Fort has had many famous historical figures as its residents and rulers- from Mahmud of Ghazni to Muhammad bin Tughluq to Mughal Emperor...

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Religious Site, Family And Kids, Architecture , Monastery

Address:
P.O. Sidhbari, Dharamsala, 176057 Dist. Kangra, India

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08:00 am - 11:00 am

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A combination of knowledge, peace and serenity, the Gyuto Monastery is the temporary residence of the Karmapa. Situated at an absolutely beautiful location the monastery is surrounded by snow capped mountains and harmony. Not just the surroundings, even the monastery building and premises are stunning. Head over to the Gyuto monastery to pray, atta...

The Dharamshala War Memorial is a beautiful tribute to the war heroes. Situated amidst dense forests and greenery, the park is dedicated to the many soldiers who lost their lives during the operations of 1947-48, 1962, 1965 and 1971 and in various peace-keeping missions. Within the memorial park you will find:
Panels of black marble inscribed with...

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Religious Site, Leisure, Family And Kids

Address:
Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219

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09:00 am - 04:00 pm

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To learn more about Buddhism and to study and practice the religion, head over to the Tushita Meditation Centre. Courses offered are:
Introduction to Buddhism
Intermediate level courses
Group Practice Retreats
If you don’t want to join a course, the centre also has daily drop-in guided meditation classes.

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Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids

Address:
State Highway 17, Padar, Himachal Pradesh 176052

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06:00 am - 07:00 pm

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Located on a hillock, an easy hike is involved to reach the Chamunda Devi temple. Situated approximately 18 kilometres from the city centre, the temple’s deity is Goddess Durga (who is also known as Chamunda). It is believed that worshipping at this temple gives moksha (salvation) to the ancestors of the worshipper.

Situated around 40 kilometres from Dharamshala, Masrur is famous for its various rock-cut temples that date back to the 8th century AD. The carvings in stone are a sight to behold! Intricate patterns and divine statues, these are what make the temple so mysterious and surreal. The main shrines of the Masrur Rock Cut Temples are dedicated to Ra...

The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) was formed with the aim of preserving and promoting Tibet’s tradition of performing arts. Formed under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, TIPA was established in August 1959 to safeguard the traditional performing arts of Tibet. Since then, the institute has been spreading awareness ab...

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Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Family And Kids

Address:
Near Kotwali Bazaar, Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh

Ticket Price: 50 INR Timings:
10:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Opened in the year 1990, the Museum of Kangra Art was formed to preserve and revive the cultural heritage of the Kangra region. Located in the heart of Dharamshala, the museum houses a collection of over 1500 art objects. These include miniature paintings, jewellery, pottery, textiles, minted coins, sculptures and objects of cultural anthropology.

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Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids

Address:
Pat, Himachal Pradesh 176216

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07:00 am - 08:00 pm

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The Kunal Pathri temple is dedicated to Goddess Kalpeshwari. It is located around 3 kilometres from the Kotwali Bazaar of Dharamshala. Legend goes that a part of the skull of Sati, the companion of Lord Shiva, fell here while Lord Shiva was carrying her charred body. The temple is set amidst dense forests and tea gardens. Trivia- Within the temple ...

Thankas and Gifts is the answer to all your souvenir shopping related queries! Working with local artisans, the store sells traditional Tibetan thankas (thangas), incense sticks, meditation malas, perfumes and other trinkets. While buying thankas, take the help of Marleen, the friendly and very knowledgeable owner of the store.

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Water Body, Village, Camp, Family And Kids, Lake

Address:
Kareri Lake, Kangra dist., Himachal Pradesh

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24-hrs

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A must visit for trekkers, the Kareri Lake is located between the ranges of Dhauladhar. An elliptical glacial lake, head over to the place for a rich and surreal experience. Plan visiting during summers when the pasture lands are rich and the area surrounding the lake is filled with an array of wild flowers. If you plan on staying overnight, you ca...

The Bhagsu Yoga Institute was founded in the year 2010 by Yogi Bhajan Omshankar with the aim of imparting his knowledge of yoga on the world. At the institute, one can undergo training in:
Meditation techniques
Pranayama
Reiki
Yoga
If you are not game for joining a course, you can still visit the institute and attend a ‘Daily Drop-in Class’.